Contemplate The Crucified Christ

Contemplate The Crucified Christ With The Eyes of Faith
Pope Benedict XVI

"We enter the time of Lent, with our gaze fixed upon Jesus' side. Only by turning our gaze to Jesus, Who died upon the Cross for us, can we understand and contemplate this fundamental truth: 'God is love'. In this contemplation the Christian discovers the path along which his life and love must move."

"Contemplating Christ upon the Cross with the eyes of faith, we can understand the profundity of sin, how tragically serious it is and, at the same time, how measureless is the Lord's power of forgiveness and mercy. During these days of Lent, let us not remove our hearts from this mystery of profound humanity and exalted spirituality. Contemplating Christ, we simultaneously feel we are contemplated by Him."

"He Whom we have pierced with our sins, never tires of pouring an endless torrent of merciful love upon the world. May humanity understand that only from this source is it possible to draw the spiritual energy indispensable for building the peace and happiness that all human beings tirelessly seek."